ALBURNETT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Board Meeting Agenda Board Room Monday, February 19, 2018 6:00 p.m. Mission Statement: The Alburnett Community School District will provide educational opportunities which enable students to become confident, competent, and responsible contributors to society.

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Call to Order / Roll Call: The regular monthly board meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Kala Liebe, Board President. Members present by Roll Call were: Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe, and Jason Martin. Others Present: Principals Josh Henriksen and Ken Kasper, Superintendent Dani Trimble and Secretary Teresa Hollan. Yon Abel arrived at 6:50 pm.

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Approve Agenda - Minutes from the February 1, 2018 Work Session and the February Financial Report will be available on 3/19/18. Aaron Balderston moved and Jason Martin seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Vote of Aye were: Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried.

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Welcome Visitors A. Public Comments to the Board – Paul Boline, Mike Parker and Rick Smith signed Blue Cards to address the Board with comments on the baseball field project. Mike Parker submitted a proposal.

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Board Reports A. Department Heads – Corey Arment, Buildings & Grounds Department – Provided background information on potential SAVE projects including: Baseball Field Project – Quote has been received from MBA Incorporated in North Liberty, Iowa. Elementary hard surface play area – waiting on quote for both asphalt and rubber chips. Air conditioning in music room – getting quotes for heat pumps that will tie into existing geo thermal. Roof replacement – 1986 oldest to replace – have quotes. Tuckpointing – Stage 2 & 3 – updated quote by March. Other areas for updates include: restrooms next to lunchroom – have quote. Security cameras – continue adding to current cameras being used. JrH locker rooms/showers – have quote. B. Curriculum Departments – Brittany Guler, Elementary Guidance –Uses the ASEC (Academic, Social, Emotional, Career) curriculum. The Pirate Collaborative Mentoring Program, headed by Matt White, is working very well with elementary students. Started Operation Pirate Pack - a program that sends meals home for students for the weekend. Jesse, the therapy dog, has become a valuable part in helping students. Ken Kasper shared a written report from Linda Barschow, MS/HS Guidance – Explained options available to students through the Kirkwood Linn Regional Center in Hiawatha, Iowa College Access Network, and Workplace Learning Connection. Jeff Meyers with ASAC meets with 8th grade boys one period a week for a group experience that focuses on making healthy choices, positive leadership skills to benefit them socially and academically and in transitioning to high school. With the new school website, updates have been made to include information about graduation requirements, testing information about PSAT and ACT, scholarships, and college and career planning information C. Principals – Josh Henriksen, Elementary Principal – discussed potential for 3 year old preschool. Interest has been indicated by 23 parents that currently have students attending school at Alburnett. That does not include parents that their oldest child is 3 years old. Currently working with DHS on requirements. Also working on other logistics - days in session, cost, etc. for the program. Ken

Kasper, MS/HS Principal – currently working on scheduling suggestions from staff. Plan to have master schedule set within the next two weeks. D. Business Manager - None E. Board Members - None F. Superintendent – Dr. Trimble provided updates on education related Legislative items and shared printed materials with information to the community related to the April 3 Special Election. V.

Consent Agenda Administration recommends that the Board approve the Consent Agenda items as listed below. A. Minutes 1. January 15, 2018 Regular Meeting 2. February 13, 2018 Special Meeting B. Invoices C. Resignations 1. Samantha Gotto, Poms Co-Coach 2. Morgan Tjaden, Poms Co-Coach D. Contract Approvals 1. Lauren Hunstad, Language Arts Teacher E. Out of State/Overnight Trips 1. FFA State Convention – Ames – April 22-24 Jason Martin moved and Aaron Balderston seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Votes of Aye were Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried.

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Dialogue/Action Items A. Applications for Early Separation – Jason Martin moved to accept the Early Separation Application of Linda Barschow, MS/HS Counselor and Aaron Balderston seconded. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. B. Contract Resignations in Reference to Early Separation – Yon Abel moved to accept the Contract Resignation in Reference to Early Separation of Linda Barschow, MS/HS Counselor and Aaron Balderston seconded. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. C. First Reading – 706.1, 706.2, & 400 Series Board Policies – Aaron Balderston moved and Jason Martin seconded to approve the First Reading of 706.1, 706.2 & 400 Series Board Policies. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried.

D. Publication of Hearing for 2018-2019 School Calendar – Hours versus Days – Aaron Balderston moved and Tom Flannery seconded to hold a Public Hearing on March 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm for Publication of Hearing for 2018-2018 School Calendar – Hours versus Days. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. E. Publication of Hearing for 2017-2018 Budget Amendment – Yon Abel moved and Jason Martin seconded to hold a Public Hearing on March 19, 2018 at 6:05 pm for Publication of Hearing for 2017-2018 Budget Amendment. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. F. Resolution for Publication of Hearing Regarding Sale of Property – Jason Martin moved and Aaron Balderston seconded to hold a Public Hearing on March 19, 2018 at 6:10 pm for Resolustion of Publication of Hearing Regarding Sale of Property. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. G. SAVE Expenditure – Baseball Field Project – An estimate from MBA Incorporated in North Liberty for $40,150 plus time and materials for work encountered with the existing irrigation system was presented. Aaron Balderston moved and Yon Abel seconded approval of the SAVE Expenditure for the Baseball Field Project as presented up to $45,000. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried. VII.

Confirm Date and Time of Next Meeting The next Regular Board Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on March 19, 2018.

VIII. Adjourn – Tom Flannery moved and Aaron Balderston seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 pm. Votes of Aye were: Yon Abel, Aaron Balderston, Tom Flannery, Kala Liebe and Jason Martin. There were no Nay votes. Motion carried.